having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide

a broad staircase

covering a large number and wide scope of subjects

the company has a broad range of experience

general; without detail

a broad outline of the legal framework for pension schemes

somewhat coarse and indecent

the broad humour has been toned down

(of a regional accent) very noticeable and strong

the words had a distinct tang of broad Lancashire

a woman

I get drunk, follow the pretty broads, and make a fool of myself